# Add Page Numbers to PDF for photographers

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/photographers/page-numbers-pdf_

Arthize lets photographers and studios add page numbers to a PDF in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly.

## Why photographers add page numbers to a PDF

A photographer combines a gallery of images into one PDF proof, watermarks the previews, and compresses the file so the client can open it on their phone.

**Built for proof sheets.** Whether it's proof sheets, galleries, contracts, Arthize's add page numbers to pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. Client shoots and unreleased galleries are confidential; private processing protects them.

## What matters when you add page numbers to a PDF

Page numbers can start from any value and sit in any corner.

Numbering is essential after merging documents that lost their pagination.

The numbering is written into the file, not just displayed.

## How to add page numbers to a PDF

1. **Open the page-number tool** — Sign in and open the page-number tool.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document to number.
3. **Choose format and position** — Pick the style, starting number and corner.
4. **Download** — Get a paginated PDF.

## FAQ

### How do photographers add page numbers to a PDF for free?

Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly. On Arthize it's free with no watermark, and the file is deleted after the job — which is why photographers and studios can use it for proof sheets without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to add page numbers to a PDF sensitive proof sheets?

Yes. Client shoots and unreleased galleries are confidential; private processing protects them. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.

### How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I start numbering from a specific page?

Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.